What is the cheapest way to get from Poole to Cowes?

The cheapest way to get from Poole to Cowes is to bus and ferry which costs £27 - £31 and takes 3h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Poole to Cowes?

The fastest way to get from Poole to Cowes is to train and ferry which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.

How far is it from Poole to Cowes?

The distance between Poole and Cowes is 48 miles.

How do I travel from Poole to Cowes without a car?

The best way to get from Poole to Cowes without a car is to train and ferry which takes 2h 19m and costs £29 - £45.

How long does it take to get from Poole to Cowes?

It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Poole to Cowes, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Cowes?

There are 3076+ hotels available in Cowes.

Poole to Cowes - 2 ways to travel via train, ferry, and bus

There are 2 ways to get from Poole to Cowes by train, ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, ferry
best
1. Take the train from Poole to Southampton CentralWeymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry TerminalRedJet West Cowes
2h 19m
£29–44
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Seldown Coach Station to Southampton Central StationUk061
2. Take the ferry from Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal to Red Jet Ferry TerminalRedJet West Cowes
3h 25m
£27–31

Poole to Cowes by train, bus, foot, and ferry

119Weekly Services

2h 19mAverage Duration

£29Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 47.5 mi
Duration: 2h 19m

What companies run services between Poole, England and Cowes, England?

There is no direct connection from Poole to Cowes. However, you can take the train to Southampton Central, walk to Central Station, take the bus to Bargate WestQuay, walk to Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal, then take the ferry to Red Jet Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Seldown Coach Station to Red Jet Ferry Terminal via Central Station, Red Jet Terminal, and Southampton Passenger Ferry Terminal in around 3h 25m.

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